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Tuesday, March 5, 2019

Esther 9:27 3/5/2019*28*

”... the Jews took it on themselves to establish the custom that they and their descendants and all who join them should without fail observe these two days every year, in the way prescribed and at the time appointed”

What dates do you celebrate the great things God has done in your life?

If you’re like me the answer is none.

In the book of Esther, the Jews are delivered from Haman’s scheme to destroy them and they “took it on themselves” to set up a custom to celebrate this rescue every year.

We should do the same…. Hallmark has no patent on holidays and there is no excuse not to habitually recall and celebrate the times God has blessed you.

My new goal is to establish a Brigman family custom where on certain dates throughout the year we get together and say, “do you remember when God…?”

Like the children of Israel, I have the ability to pass through a God-parted ocean and the next day become anxious over trivial matters. I am naturally adept at worrying … but must train myself to trust. This custom of regularly rejoicing over God’s blessings will help set my mind on God’s incredible dependability.

Revelation 2:4 says “But I have this against you, that you have left your first love.” … maybe we do that because we forget all that He has done for us.  

So, look through your journal, talk to your family and recall the times that God has moved in your life…then get your calendar and set up a reoccurring reminder to remember and celebrate His Grace.

From now on watch for His hand …when you see His blessings “take it on yourself” to build a monument, set a holiday, or do whatever it takes to never let His provision in your life be forgotten.

“We do our Lord an injustice when we suppose that He wrought all His mighty acts and showed Himself strong for those in the early time, but doth not perform wonders for the saints who are now upon the earth.”
-      Charles Spurgeon.


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